First Long Trip - How to Prepare?
We have had our camper for just over a year now and with this being our first one, I thought I would ask about preparation for a long trip. We typically camp close to home with a couple of hours aw...
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You said you have a pressure/temp tire system but I would really keep an eye on those year old china bombs. I carry an IR temp gun in the truck door pocket. They are getting very cheap to buy and will spot trouble early. Just look for large differences in tire temp and don't worry so much about actual temps.
At a year old you need to grease the wheel bearings too. Be sure you actually check your tire wrench to make sure it fits. Many people assume (wrongly) the truck wrench will fit. A bottle jack is the way to go.
No need to carry something to lay on unless you have plenty of room, you can use the truck's floor mats in an emergency. They provide good cushion on gravel too.
A walk-around should be done every time you stop or get out. The exercise will do you good and wake you up.
At a year old you need to grease the wheel bearings too. Be sure you actually check your tire wrench to make sure it fits. Many people assume (wrongly) the truck wrench will fit. A bottle jack is the way to go.
No need to carry something to lay on unless you have plenty of room, you can use the truck's floor mats in an emergency. They provide good cushion on gravel too.
A walk-around should be done every time you stop or get out. The exercise will do you good and wake you up.
